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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of Communication Design
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
04310004 Introduction Psychology 1 Autumn 1 3+0+0 4 4
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Dr. Petek BİLİM ARIKAN
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Dr. Petek BİLİM ARIKAN C-124 [email protected] 7506
Course Content
Psychology as a science, research methods in psychology, statistics, evolutionary and biological foundations of behavior, affect and perception, mind, consciousness, learning, memory, cognitive processes
Objectives of the Course
This course is an introduction to the basic subjects of psychology. Basic fields of study, concepts, sensation and perception of psychology, including topics such as memory, intelligence, language and cognition, emotion and motivation An overview of the science of psychology.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses X
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P11 To have sufficient interdisciplinary knowledge on social and cultural issues related to communication field and programs and the ability to use this knowledge in the areas covered by the program. 2
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Application: Applies the interdisciplinary knowledge covered by the field to designs. P.11.3 1
O2 Analysis: Analyzes the interdisciplinary knowledge covered by the field. P.11.4 1
O3 Knowledge: Knows the cycle of research, planning and implementation. P.13.1 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Psychology and Communication
2 Psychology and Communication
3 Research Methods in Psychology
4 Research Methods in Psychology
5 Statistics
6 Statistics
7 Affect and Perception
8 Affect and Perception
9 Mind, Consciousness and Changing Situations
10 Mind, Consciousness and Changing Situations
11 Mind, Consciousness and Changing Situations
12 Learning
13 Memory
14 Cognitive Processes
Textbook or Material
Resources Gerrig, R. J. & Zimbardo, P. G. (2012). Psikolojiye Giriş: Psikoloji ve Yaşam (19. Baskı). (Çev. Gamze Sert): Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık.Morris, C. G. (2013). Psikolojiyi Anlamak (3. Basım: Çev. Ed. H. B. Ayvaşık ve M. Sayıl). Türk Psikologlar Derneği YayınlarıColman, A. M. (1998). What is Psychology? Routledge: NY.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 5 70
Midterms 1 3 3
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 3 3
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 118
Total Work Load / 30 3,93
Course ECTS Credits: 4
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P11 P13
O1 Application: Applies the interdisciplinary knowledge covered by the field to designs. 2 2
O2 Analysis: Analyzes the interdisciplinary knowledge covered by the field. 2 2
O3 Knowledge: Knows the cycle of research, planning and implementation. 2 1